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12PB24ENG01

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN


PRE-BOARD I (2024-25)
CLASS XII ENGLISH CORE (Code No. 301)
Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
Marking scheme
SECTION A: READING SKILLS (22 marks)
1. Read the following text. 12 M
Answer the following based on the above passage:

1. C, Only I, IV, and V


2. d)‘How dare he play better than me? I am supposed to be the best in the world.’

3.c)to highlight the point that the Greek Gods are more human-like in nature

4. It is ironic as he is the god of ‘healing’ and he brought about destruction;


The god of healing acted on an impulse that shows that he himself needed healing;
The behaviour of the god is unexpected as he is supposed to show behaviours that would ‘heal’ mortals.

5. immune.
6.they are stronger ,taller,more intelligent, immortal/they can transport themselves anywhere with a
thought,can be invisible at will or take any form they desire
7.vengeful/revengefulegotistical/egoistic/conceited
8.a pandemic that has been caused by a contagious virus
9.He is referring to the ugly consequences of our actions when we act based on an impulse or out of jealousy,
insecurity, etc.
He is referring to those actions that we do to others with the intention of causing harm, destruction, or
taking revenge.
These are those situations that we may regret but have no way of reversing as they have dire
consequences.
It means starting from a place where we are put on a pedestal and falling to a level where we are looked
down upon.
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
2. Read the following text. 10 m
(i) (c) Both 2 and 3
(ii) (c) Violation of traffic rules is hardly observed on roads.
(iii) 83.2% , high speed and rash driving2(iv) (d) exception
(v) (c) Both (a) and (b)
(vi)High speed and rash driving
(vii) 2014
(viii) False

SECTION B: CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS (18 marks)


3. Attempt ANY ONE of two in about 50 words. 4M
A. Format -1
Content -2
Expression -1
4. Attempt ANY ONE of two , in about 50 words. 4M
A .Format -1

1
Content -2
Expression -1
5. Format-1
Content-3 – value points & Bio -data
Expression -1

6. Attempt ANY ONE of two , in about 120-150 words. 5 M


A .Format -1
Content -2
Expression -1
5. Format-1
SECTION C : LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING TEXT (40 M)

(The value points given are suggestive points only. If the students have written correct answers different
from these also may be considered as per the relevance.)
7A.
(1x6=6)
1.Why were Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering?
b) frightened and subdued by dominance
2.,Which of the following is the theme of the extract?
d) Victims of male chauvinism and exploitation of submissiveness
3. False
4. What emotions of the character are portrayed in the extract?
b) highlighting the atrocities of the ‘uncle’ which made Aunt Jennifer weak.
5. Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hands suggests the significance of wedding band and the
difficulties Aunt Jennifer faced in her life.
6. What are the literary devices used in the extract?
a) symbols and alliteration
OR
7B.
1. ‘Grandeur of dooms’ mentioned in these lines refers to:
c) Magnificence of the mighty dead who are immortal due to their glorious deeds
2.William Wordsworth says “one daffodil is worth a thousand pleasures. Choose the below options
that shows the relationship between William Wordsworth‘s words and the lines from the poem ‘A
thing of beauty’
a) Wordsworth endorses Keats’ belief in nature
3. What is the effect of this ‘immortal drink’ on us?
a) Provides us eternal happiness
4.State True or False: A thing of beauty transcends time and heals.-True
5. Complete the Statement:Lovely tales are stories of ancestors that celebrate their victories & glories
6. What is ‘endless fountain’ referred in the passage?
b) Eternal happiness given by things of beauty
8. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. 4M
1.Pick the option that best describes the dewan’s attitude.
1. desperate 2. submissive 3. servile 4. dishonourable 5. detestable 6. flattering
a) 2, 3 and 6
2. ‘At midnight when the town slept in peace’.How is this statement associated with the state of
mind of the deewan ?

2
b) Ironical
3.’Satygraha’ refers to
c) Refusal of the tiger to get out
4.to save his job
OR
B.
1.What does the ‘comic detail’ refer to?
a) a huge man carrying a small packet with strings
2. What would have happened if the elderly man had touched the packet?
c) The landlord would have considered it polluted
3.Why was Annan not amused?
a) For he knew the reality of the incident
4. Whatmade Bama feel sad later after she reached home? The incident of caste discrimination
9. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given. 6M (1x6=6)
A
1.Why does the narrator refer to M. Hamel as ‘Poor man!’?
a) He empathizes with M. Hamel as he had to leave the village.
2 Which of the following idioms might describe the villagers’ act of attending the last lesson most
accurately?
b) ‘Too little, too late’
3. Choose the option that might raise a question about M. Hamel’s “faithful service”.
c) M. Hamel often sent students to water his flowers, and gave a holiday when he wanted to go fishing
4. …The country was no more theirs refers to :
b) Prussian invasion of French
.5.The narrator’s feelings highlight empathy towards M Hamel and patriotism for his nation
6.dedicated, love towards mother tongue
OR
B. 1. How would you describe Denis Brian’s opinion on interviews? Choose the most appropriate
option.
(1) appeasing (2) utilitarian (3) approving (4) praising
(c) (2) and (3)
2. According to Saul Bellow, interviews are like thumbprints on his windpipe. What emotion
might best describe such an image?
(d) both a and b
3. Denis Brian states that the interviewer occupies a position of power and influence as
..................(a) everything reaches us through one man asking questions of another.
4. The use of the word “serviceable”implies that interviews are ..................
(d) useful.
5. unprecedented power refers to the power and influence of an interviewer
6.supremely serviceable medium of communication
Gives vivid impressions about our contemporaries.
10. Answer ANY FIVE of the following six questions, in about 40-50 words. 5x2=10
1.not to set a bad example as a lawyer
To render humanitarian service to the peasants
2. compassionate, friendly, empathetic
3.theme of medieval history
Written at the right time
4.concerned about his mother tongue
5. Office boy’s talent not being recognized due to Subbu

3
6.indifferent , developed phobia of water
11. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words. 2x2=4
Content-1
Expression -1
Acceptable value points
12. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words. 5M
A. format of speech/interview-1
Content-3
Expression- 1
13. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 120-150 words. 5M
A. format of diary entry-1
Content-3
Expression- 1

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